Sports Connections Hints: Jul 28, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jul 28, 2025 (2025-07-28). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #500
Connections Sports #500 · 2025-07-28
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Group 1
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FOOTBALL DEFENSIVE POSITIONS
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LINEBACKER
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FOOTBALL DEFENSIVE POSITIONS
- LINEBACKER
- CORNERBACK
- SAFETY
- DEFENSIVE END
Group 2
Reveal category
RELAY RACE TERMS
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ANCHOR
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RELAY RACE TERMS
- ANCHOR
- BATON
- EXCHANGE ZONE
- CHANGEOVER
Group 3
Reveal category
NICKNAMES OF NBA LEGENDS, WITH "THE"
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ADMIRAL
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NICKNAMES OF NBA LEGENDS, WITH "THE"
- ADMIRAL
- GLOVE
- ANSWER
- TRUTH
Group 4
Reveal category
_____ RUN
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INSURANCE
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_____ RUN
- INSURANCE
- HOME
- PINCH
- EARNED
Reveal full answer
FOOTBALL DEFENSIVE POSITIONS
- LINEBACKER
- CORNERBACK
- SAFETY
- DEFENSIVE END
RELAY RACE TERMS
- ANCHOR
- BATON
- EXCHANGE ZONE
- CHANGEOVER
NICKNAMES OF NBA LEGENDS, WITH "THE"
- ADMIRAL
- GLOVE
- ANSWER
- TRUTH
_____ RUN
- INSURANCE
- HOME
- PINCH
- EARNED
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